VRIKSHASANA

Description

VRIKSHASANA Asana group: standing poses, balances Translation of the name from Sanskrit: • vriksha — tree. 1. Setup Starting position: Tadasana. Shift the weight onto the left leg. Bend the right knee and place the right foot on the inner left thigh (the toes down) or on the inner calf (not on the knee). Bring the hands together in front of the chest or raise them overhead. Fix the gaze on a point. Keep the hips level and the standing leg strong. Breathe evenly. Then change the side. 2. Simplified and advanced variations Simplified variations: • place the foot on the inner ankle or calf; • keep the hands on the hips or against a wall. Advanced variations: • raise the arms overhead, the palms together; • close the eyes and hold longer. 3. Injury prevention Never place the foot directly on the knee joint. Keep the standing leg active. Fix the gaze for balance. Do not force the hip to open.